West Yorkshire Youth Commission
The West Yorkshire Youth Commission is a peer-led project for young people.
West Yorkshire Youth Commission
About the Youth Commission
The West Yorkshire Youth Commission is a peer-led project that enables young people to get involved and have their say about urgent issues that affect their lives and help build a safer community.
The West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) has partnered with Leaders Unlocked to help shape approaches to youth-led initiatives particularly in response to violent crime & exploitation.
The group currently has nineteen members and has set out its ‘Priority Aims’ for 2023, which include:
- Rehabilitation and Prevention
- Community Relationships and Life
- Attitudes and Violence Towards Women
- Gangs, Drugs and Knife Crime
Find out about the latest events and information below.
Latest News
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Read more about Youth Commission Milestone for West Yorkshire
Youth Commission Milestone for West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire is launching its first ever Youth Commission, thanks to a pioneering partnership between the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and ‘Leaders Unlocked’.
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Read more about Young People take their Seat on Serious Violence
Young People take their Seat on Serious Violence
Young people in West Yorkshire are taking a leading role in the response to serious violent crime.